The Evan Bray Show - General Rick Hillier - December 2nd, 2024

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Last week's news of a potential ceasefire being explored by Israel's Netanyahu against Hezbollah could have significant implications on the resolution of the war between Israel and Palestine. General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the defense staff, joins Evan to discuss and to take calls and questions from listeners on anything defense-related.
2 Dec 2024 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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